Maynooth University Undergraduate Handbook 2015
Maynooth University Undergraduate Handbook 2015
Maynooth University Undergraduate Handbook 2015
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Academic Year <strong>2015</strong> – 2016<br />
Alert List &<br />
Changes in CAO Codes<br />
330 – 331<br />
First Semester<br />
SEPTEMBER<br />
First year orientation and registration<br />
14th – 18th September <strong>2015</strong><br />
Freshers Week<br />
21st – 25th September <strong>2015</strong><br />
Lectures commence<br />
21st – 25th September <strong>2015</strong><br />
Fairs Day<br />
(opportunity to join Clubs & Societies)<br />
30th September<br />
OCTOBER<br />
Halloween Ball<br />
October <strong>2015</strong><br />
Study Week<br />
26th – 30th October <strong>2015</strong><br />
second Semester<br />
February<br />
Lectures Resume<br />
1st – 5th February 2016<br />
March<br />
Study week<br />
14th – 18th March 2016<br />
APRIL<br />
Clubs & Societies Awards<br />
April 2016<br />
Easter vacation<br />
21st – 25th March 2016<br />
MAY<br />
Conclusion of Lectures<br />
2nd – 6th May 2016<br />
Study week<br />
9th – 13th May 2016<br />
Alert List<br />
Entry for Mature Applicants<br />
to the B.Ed. MH001/MH002<br />
A combined application process with <strong>Maynooth</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, St Patrick’s College, Drumcondra/DCU<br />
and Marino Institute of Education has taken effect<br />
(since 2014). Apply to the CAO before February<br />
1st and those meeting the eligibility criteria will<br />
receive a supplementary application form in March.<br />
new maynooth university curriculum<br />
See page 3-5 for details<br />
new degrees<br />
BCL (Law and Accounting) MH406LWA see page 285<br />
BA Local Studies MH803 see page 306<br />
BA Community Studies MH803 see page 306<br />
Fetac/btec LINKS<br />
Current information on awards and components<br />
required for various degree programmes is available<br />
from our website www.maynoothuniversity.ie/<br />
study-maynooth/undergraduate-studies<br />
Spring and Summer Open DAYS<br />
̍̍<br />
Saturday 25th April <strong>2015</strong><br />
̍̍<br />
Saturday 27th June <strong>2015</strong><br />
Information Day for School Principals<br />
and Guidance Counsellors <strong>2015</strong><br />
̍̍<br />
Tuesday 8th September <strong>2015</strong><br />
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP<br />
The entrance scholarship scheme is available for<br />
students who have obtained the following in their<br />
Leaving Certificate (calculated from six subjects in<br />
one sitting): 1.Students achieving between 525 &<br />
545 points receive an Entrance Award of €500 or 2.<br />
Students achieving 550 points or more are awarded<br />
€1,000. For students presenting GCE A Levels the<br />
award is based on achieving 525 points from three/<br />
four subjects in GCE A levels. The award is for one<br />
academic year following the student’s admission<br />
to the <strong>University</strong>, payable in two instalments –<br />
one in November and one in February (subject to<br />
the student remaining in good standing with the<br />
<strong>University</strong>). Campus accommodation is not included.<br />
If you wish to apply for campus accommodation<br />
please see page 13 for further details.<br />
DECEMBER<br />
Conclusion of lectures<br />
14th – 18th December <strong>2015</strong><br />
Christmas vacation<br />
21st December – 1st January 2016<br />
Summer Ball<br />
May 2016<br />
Second semester examinations<br />
13th – 28th May 2016<br />
CAO Information Evening<br />
̍̍<br />
Wednesday 14th January <strong>2015</strong> (<strong>Maynooth</strong>)<br />
Open DAYS<br />
̍̍<br />
Friday 28th November 2014<br />
̍̍<br />
Saturday 29th November 2014<br />
Change in Entry Requirement<br />
MH304 & MH901: minimum points of 300<br />
plus basic entry requirements for applicants<br />
to these degrees who are aged under 23.<br />
Study week<br />
Changes in CAO Codes<br />
MH211<br />
MH140MWD, MH203MWD<br />
4th – 8th January 2016<br />
JANUARY<br />
First semester exams<br />
Entry 2014 – OLD<br />
MH003<br />
MH117<br />
Entry <strong>2015</strong> – NEW<br />
MH801<br />
MH802<br />
MH212<br />
mh213<br />
MH212SED, MH212MED,<br />
MH212OPC *<br />
MH212med<br />
9th – 23rd January 2016<br />
Inter-semester break<br />
25th – 29th January<br />
MH112<br />
MH120<br />
MH112POL, MH112PPE,<br />
MH112OPC *<br />
MH112PPE<br />
MH140 MH140CSA, MH140MWD ,<br />
MH140OPC *<br />
MH203<br />
MH203CSE, MH203MWD,<br />
MH203OPC *<br />
MH301<br />
MH302<br />
MH303<br />
MH304<br />
MH304<br />
* OPC - students can decide which degree stream<br />
to take following admission and can finalise their<br />
decision within the first 4 weeks of the semester.
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